Obol - Shapur II

€417,293.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/2A, Göbl Sasan#1b/7, Sunrise#845-A
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos, large pellet behind korymbos.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons and no attendants.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (309-379)  - -
Catalog ID1340575980
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